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Game Recap: K-Wings Snap Drought But Can'T Top Mallards

November 12, 2016 - ECHL (ECHL)
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K-Wings Snap Drought But Can't Top Mallards
K-Wings Snap Drought But Can't Top Mallards
(Kalamazoo Wings)

KALAMAZOO, MI- The Kalamazoo Wings had endless energy and a plethora of chances, but couldn't overcome the timely scoring of the Quad City Mallards, as they dropped a 2-1 decision on Saturday night at Wings Event Center.

Looking to snap a goalless streak that had spanned 194:55 of gameplay entering the game, Kalamazoo came out firing in the first period and peppered Quad City goaltender C.J. Motte. Though the Wings earned a power play try and steered 11 shots towards the Mallards' goaltender, they were held off the scoresheet in the opening period. Kalamazoo's Joel Martin made eight saves of his own, and both teams headed to the locker room scoreless after a period of play.

Early in the second period, Kalamazoo forced a turnover and were able to spin the puck into the Quad City zone, freeing up Tyler Shattock along the right-wing wall. Shattock whipped a centering feed that snuck through traffic, and onto the stick of Anthony Camara, who quickly buried the puck into an open corner. The tally snapped the goalless streak at 219:48 of gameplay and gave Kalamazoo a 1-0 lead.

As the third period progressed, it was a moment of bad luck for Kalamazoo that helped pull Quad City even at one. A rink-wide pass from Adam Comrie that was intended for Ben Wilson deflected off the stick of Brady Brassart and snuck through the legs of Martin.

With under three minutes to play, the Mallards built upon their lead as Brassart netted his second of the game with a short-side wrist shot that beat Martin over the shoulder, giving Quad City a 2-1 edge.

With Martin on the bench in favor of an extra attacker, Kalamazoo relentlessly attacked the Mallards, but couldn't rustle up an equalizer, and dropped the home contest.

Next: Kalamazoo vs. Cincinnati Cyclones- Tuesday, November 15, 10:35 a.m., U.S. Bank Arena.

Broadcast information: Tuesday's game will air on AM 1660 The Fan in Kalamazoo or online at www.1660thefan.com/listen-live.

Notes: Kalamazoo snapped a goalless drought of 219:48 with Camara's second period goal... The Wings have lost a season-high four-straight games... it was Kalamazoo's first loss in six tries after scoring the first goal of the game... Kalamazoo and Quad City meet seven more times during the season... 11 of Kalamazoo's next 12 games are on the road.

Stats: http://www.echl.com/game-summary?game_id13954

Single-game tickets are on sale! Tickets start as low as $10 and can be purchased at www.kwings.com/tickets/schedule or at the Wings Event Center box office.

Wings Event Center, owned and operated by Greenleaf Hospitality Group, is home to the minor league hockey team Kalamazoo Wings and a full entertainment venue offering concerts, sporting events, family shows and trade shows. Built in 1974, Wings Event Center values partnerships with the community to bring events and attractions that enrich the lives of residents in the Kalamazoo area.

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